Journal article
Salvage surgery for locally recurrent anal cancer after intensity modulated radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Chemoradiation (CRT) with intensity modulated radiation treatment (IMRT) has become the standard for anal cancer. In patients who fail this treatment modality, salvage surgery with abdominal perineal resection can result in long term cancer control. We aimed to evaluate a single centre's experience of salvage surgery for local recurrence since the introduction of IMRT.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective chart review was …
Authors
Bogach J; Fenech D; Chu W; Ashamalla S; Ung Y; Taggar AS; Chan KKW; Earle CC; Wong CS
Journal
Cancer Treatment and Research Communications, Vol. 26, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2021
DOI
10.1016/j.ctarc.2020.100287
ISSN
2468-2942